Review
"A frequently fascinating, always entertaining examination of one of the last unexplored corner of Montreal urban folklore, told with wit and exuberance." -- Hour
"Breezy, humorous prose... a taut narrative full of eye-openers and local legend... a welcome addition to Montreal lore and a good, old fashioned read." -- Montreal Gazette
"Breezy, humorous prose... a taut narrative full of eye-openers and local legend... a welcome addition to Montreal lore and a good, old fashioned read." -- Montreal Gazette
Book Description
This whimsical look at the eccentric owners and the diverse characters who call Schwartz's Delicatessen in Montreal "home" offers a mix of social history and wicked humor, and tackles such issues as the debate over pastrami and smoked meat, language laws, and the perils of business expansion.
